Band
Eckstein Band Program
Please visit our Eckstein Band Families Website for the latest information, upcoming events, updated calendar, volunteer opportunities and more.
Eckstein Band offers rich programming to all students, with and without prior musical experience. Prospective Students of band are asked to interview with Director Moc Escobedo (Mr. E) and are assigned a band level; students sign up for band as one of their electives for the year. During band, students learn how to work together on an amazing array of musical numbers – from classical pieces to popular movie soundtracks, and enjoy performance opportunities during the year, including assemblies and family concerts. Highest level bands may also take field trips and perform at festivals.
We offer multiple Ensembles to meet the needs and interests of our student population.
We ask band families to pay an annual Enrichment Fee per student. This pays for reeds, equipment, festival fees, music, and so much more! Scholarships are available.
We accept Donations, year-round! Donations make music possible for all students, regardless of means.
Volunteers Wanted to help keep the show running and support the hard work of Mr. E and the student musicians! Jobs can be big or small, one-time or year-round, and any/all help is appreciated.
Questions? Email our Band Chair with any questions you may have: ecksteinbandfamilies@gmail.com
Eckstein Band Calendar 2024-25
| Date | Day | Event | Time | Place | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/7/24 | Saturday | School Performance | 3:00 pm | Hunter Farms | I |
| 9/9/24 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 9/10/24 | Tue & Thurs | Jr Jazz Rehearsals (all year) | 4:00 – 5:30 pm | Eckstein | G |
| 9/16/24 | Monday | Eckstein Band Families Potluck | 5:30 – 7:30 pm | Eckstein Lunchroom | All |
| 10/6/24 | Sunday | Bellevue Jazz – combo | 1:00 pm | Bellevue | J |
| 10/7/24 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 10/10/24 | Thursday | Hispanic Heritage Month Assembly | End of day | Eckstein | I |
| 11/4/24 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 11/7/24 | Thursday | Veterans Day Performance | Daytime | Eckstein | F |
| 11/9/24 | Saturday | Concert Attire distribution (Gently used gear-mostly option 2) | 2 – 4:00 pm | Eckstein Garden | N/A |
| 11/21/24 | Thursday | Eckstein Jazz Night | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | DGIL |
| 12/2/24 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 12/10/24 | Tuesday | Intermediate Band Rehearsal | Daytime | Eckstein | CD |
| 12/12/24 | Thursday | All-Band Winter Concert | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | ABCDFK |
| 12/19/24 | Thursday | Winter Assembly | Daytime | Eckstein | Top Ens |
| 1/6/25 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 1/17/25 | Friday | MLK Performance | Daytime | Eckstein | I |
| 1/21/25 | Tuesday | Mowry Jazz Clinic | 7:00 pm | Eckstein | I |
| 1/30/25 | Thursday | Clark College | 7:00 am | Clark College | N/A |
| 2/3/25 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 2/3/25 | Monday | PNW Band Festival | Daytime | UW | CDF |
| 2/7/25 | Friday | Bellevue Jazz Festival | Daytime | Bellevue College | ID |
| 3/3/25 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 3/4/25 | Tuesday | EIM Side-by-side | 7:00 pm | Eckstein | B |
| 3/6/25 | Thursday | Eckstein Concert Band Festival | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | ABCD |
| 3/7/25 | Friday | Frank Demiero Jazz Festival | All Day | Edmonds | L |
| 3/20/25 | Thursday | Eckstein Jazz Band Festival | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | DGI |
| 3/29/25 | Saturday | Solo & Ensemble | All Day | Eckstein | All |
| 4/7/25 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 4/10/25 | Thursday | Top Ensembles | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | FIK |
| 4/26/25 | Saturday | Rummage Sale | All Day | Eckstein | All |
| 5/2/25 | Friday | Bellevue HS Jazz Festival | Daytime | Bellevue HS | DGI |
| 5/3/25 | Saturday | Oaks Park Oregon | All Day | Oregon | CDK |
| 5/5/25 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 5/9-10/25 | Friday & Saturday | Eckstein Musical | 7:00 pm | Eckstein | I |
| 5/23/25 | Friday | Folklife Festival | Afternoon | Seattle Center | FI |
| 5/30/25 | Weekend | Music in the Park | Weekend | Idaho | FIL |
| 6/2/25 | Monday | Parent Meeting | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | M |
| 6/5/25 | Thursday | All Bands Concert | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | ABCDFK |
| 6/7/25 | Saturday | Music in the Parks | All Day | Federal Way | BG |
| 6/12/25 | Thursday | Swing Dance | 7:30 pm | Eckstein | DGI |
| 6/16/25 | Monday | Instrument Petting Zoo | 6:30 pm | Eckstein | N/A |
| 6/23 – 7/11/25? | M-Thurs | Summer Music for Eckstein 2025-26 | 9 – 12:00 pm | TBD | 6th graders |
| 8/12-8/14/25 | Tue-Thursday | Drumline | 10 – 12:00 pm | Eckstein | K |
| 8/18-8/22/25 | Mon-Friday | Senior Jazz 2025-26 rehearsals | 10 – 3:00 pm | Eckstein | I |
Eckstein Band Summer Band Camp – June 24 – July 12, 2024
Instruction for Incoming 2024-25 6th Graders – Every Eckstein 2024-25 Band/Jazz Band 6th grader is encouraged to attend. Instruments and supplies are available to loan. Please email Mr. Escobedo at cuescobedo@seattleschools.org if you need an instrument.
Location: Thornton Creek Elementary School; 7712 40th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
Date: June 24 – July 12, 2024
Time: 9 am – Noon
Fee: $90 per student, you can pay online using SchoolPay
or send check to Eckstein Middle School c/o Mr. Escobedo; 3003 NE 75th Street, Seattle, WA 98115
Make check out to Eckstein Band
All students attending must complete and turn in a permission form. Please email Mr. Escobedo at cuescobedo@seattleschools.org for the form and then to return the form.